What do you do when you’re craving a good old-fashioned American Burger and you’re living in South Korea? Worry not, there are a ton of options available to you in Seoul, although they may be a bit pricier and smaller than the burgers you know and love. I picked my Top 5 Favorites, hoping this will satisfy that craving and give you a little taste of home.
I had fun visiting some popular spots with friends, and one of them might actually be familiar to you from the US. I tried to make the list as un-biased as possible, and give as an accurate review of the quickly growing burger subculture in Korea. Let’s get started~
We each ordered a single patty Rookie Burger, shared a small side of Mac and Cheese, wedge fries, and a Vanilla Shake. The burger was topped with cheese and caramelized onions. Honestly, the meat wasn’t anything special. I thought it was under-seasoned, and very soft. The bun was lightly toasted, but tasted like something you could get at the grocery store.
The best part of the meal was the wedge fries, they were well seasoned, crispy, and tasted just like home. The Mac and Cheese was too spicy for my taste, and the vanilla shake tasted the same as a cheaper shake you can buy at McDonald’s. My Korean friend didn’t have any complaints; she hates salty foods, loves spicy, and anything too sweet is unappetizing. So overall, I’d say this place is good for the Koreanized burger palette.
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I hope you enjoyed this post and can find the best burger in Seoul. There are a lot more restaurants I’d like to visit, but there are too many to count. Happy burger eating~